Brief synopsis:
Scattered across space, the crew of Moya attempt to regain some control of the situation. A deal between Aeryn and Crais saves the lives of Crichton and D'Argo, whilst Zhaan, Chiana and Rygel return aboard Moya to try and help. Scorpius is determined to get Crichton however, and is willing to destroy anything in his way. In the end, an unlikely partnership is formed, leading to the crew's escape.

The Main Story:
The episode starts with D'Argo having a nightmare about Zhaan and the others aboard Moya getting attacked whilst he wasn't there to defend them. He awakens to find himself with Crichton, who tells D'Argo that he has been out for days, but that he is alive. Aeryn had scooped them out of space, but was now looking for supplies in her Prowler. However, we see a meeting take place between Aeryn and Crais who are apparently in league.

When Aeryn returns, both D'Argo and Crichton are keen to leave, but encounter extreme resistance from Aeryn, who says that the Carrier is still looking for them, and that it would be best to stay put. Her continuing protests make both me suspicious. Still, Aeryn leaves again, and meets with Crais, where they talk about sharing command of Talyn. She helps him control Talyn who is spooked by broadband transmissions from Scorpius's command carrier.

Aeryn later comes back to the asteroid where John and D'Argo are playing games to keep themselves busy, but is this time unable to avoid John's questions. He knows her too well, and knows she is holding back. She admits the truth that Crais was the only reason she was able to get John and D'Argo to safety and that this was where they started a deal, where Aeryn is to help Crais gain control of Talyn. D'Argo uses his tongue to knock Aeryn out, and Crichton goes after Crais aboard Aeryn's prowler.

Back aboard Moya, Chiana and Rygel find that Pilot and Moya want to return to the asteroid field to try and help Talyn. They aren't sure what to do, and try to talk to Zhaan. However, the priestess has returned to the seek, and seems free of all cares and concerns, leaving Chiana, Rygel and Pilot to decide what to do. Crais meanwhile contacts Scorpius, to tell him that he is gaining command of Talyn, but has not yet found Crichton, is he a traitor? Crichton arrives though, and confronts the Peacekeeper.

Crais wants to escape to the Uncharted Territories, but Crichton tries to stop him. Despite Crais's command over Talyn's internal defence guns, Crichton manages to abduct the renegade. Fortunately, as he does so, Moya detects Talyn's distress call and arrives back on the scene, allowing Crichton to come aboard with Crais. After reuniting with Chiana and Rygel, Crichton has time to try and break through to Zhaan, but has no success. He then returns to get Aeryn and D'Argo, and brings them aboard Moya. However, their problems are not over yet as Talyn can't starburst, so the two ships cannot yet escape together.

Aeryn tries to calm Talyn down, but is unsuccessful, and the ship begins to flee. Whilst in pursuit, Crais becomes very reflective, talking of D'Argo's past, admitting he was innocent, but saying he found the cross-breeding repellant, and also of his respect for Zhaan's achievements during incarceration. However, the Command Carrier soon catches up. Talyn fires at Moya, a warning shot, and demands a captain. Crais.

Crais is allowed to leave, but Aeryn goes with him, partly to keep an eye on him to make sure Talyn is not used the wrong way, but also because of the deal she had made, and her feelings for Talyn. Crichton and Aeryn don't say goodbye again, hoping that they will meet again soon. When Aeryn and Crais arrive, they are greeted by the hand of friendship, the greatest honour Talyn can bestow. It is handed to Crais, who is then given total control of the ship, with access to all senses through the neural transponder placed in the back of his neck. He and Talyn force Aeryn to leave, saying they need only one captain.

Miraculously, Crais and Talyn go into starburst, despite Scorpius's scientists claiming the baby couldn't for another few hours. Though seperated agian, this allows Moya to make her escape to starburst as well. Crichton reassures Pilot that the baby will call someday, and that they will meet again, but admits it could be some time.

Finally, despite Crais resigning, and telling Scorpius that he had killed John Crichton, Scorpius is too clever for this, and vows to keep hunting Crichton for the knowledge the human possesses, knowing that this was only a small attempt at revenge by the renegade captain.

Trivia Quiz:

References and continuity:

Crichton: "You need a Hynerian heimlich?"

Rygel gets a case of the Hynerian intons, which Aeryn explains are induced by a heavy doce of emotion, though Crichton believes him to be choking.

• There are references made to Zhaan's trial, and the planet Litigara, all explained in the episode Dream A Little Dream.
• It seems that although Crais left the command carrier in fear of Scorpius, that he may have been supplying information, but later decides to go it alone aboard Talyn.

D'Argo: "As John once said, I would rather go down on a swing"

D'Argo tries out a few earth sayings, just as Aeryn does from time to time, and with similar results.

D'Argo "Paper could not possibly wrap rock... this is unrealistic." D'Argo is too much of a realist to understand the old 1,2,3. Crichton: "She's gonna be pissed when she wakes up though"

After D'Argo uses his tongue to knock Aeryn out, John points out that although it worked, she isn't going to be happy.

D'Argo: "You look after her while I go and break Crais's neck."
Crichton: "D'Argo, you couldn't break wind right now!"

Ever the warrior, D'Argo prepares for battle despite his weakness after the time spent in vacuum.

Crichton: "Fine, just ditch the firm, head off to Maui, shack up with the super model, but you do not get to keep the porshe...."

Crichton is happy for Crais to leave the Peacekeepers, but does not want to let him take Talyn.

Crais: "You'll hunt me down? That would complete the symmetry nicely... woudln't it."

Crais doesn't miss the irony after all the time spent chasing Crichton.

Writer:

Richard Manning wrote this episode, and also wrote:

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